Tinubu Assures Workers of Better Days
President Bola Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, assured Nigerian workers during the 2024 May Day celebration that their days of worrying were over. He praised their contributions to the nation's economy and urged them to continue supporting government policies. Tinubu also expressed openness to considering a living wage and emphasized the importance of unity and collaboration for national growth and development.
16 Travellers Burnt To Death In Enugu Autocrash
Sixteen passengers were tragically burnt to death when a Toyota Hummer bus they were traveling in caught fire after crashing into a fence along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road in Ekwegbe, Enugu State. The accident occurred at about 5:20 pm, and the passengers, comprising 14 males and 2 females, died in the crash. The driver, who was reportedly speeding, lost control of the bus, leading to the collision. Two other passengers were rescued and taken to the hospital. The Enugu State Commissioner of Police visited the scene, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the accident. The police extended condolences to the families of the deceased victims.
Lagos-Calabar highway: Peter Obi inciting Igbo against FG — Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi accused Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, of inciting the people of the southeast, especially the uninformed, against the federal government regarding the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal road project. Umahi defended the government's actions and dismissed claims of inhumanity towards Landmark Beach Resort. He urged people to exercise wisdom and avoid judgmental statements.
Lagos-Calabar Coastal road: ‘You have no claim’ – Umahi attacks Landmark Beach owner
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated that Paul Onwuanibe, the owner of The Landmark Group, cannot claim compensation from the Federal Government for the demolition of structures for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Umahi clarified that Landmark's infrastructure was spared during the demolition, as it was located within the right of way and shoreline. He dismissed Onwuanibe's claims, asserting that while Onwuanibe engages in politics, he focuses on engineering work.